Tip #41: Necklaces part 1

Well, we're done talking about boas already, but it looks like we're not done talking about things that go on your neck! I was double checking that boas and sashes category (to make sure I didn't miss any boas, of course!) and I noticed that there were also a bunch of necklaces in it, too. So here are some necklaces I spotted that looked good (and a cuple that I've actually gotten before)

First, but certainly not least, there are regular old mardi gras beads. They're kind of plain compared to some other options, but they're a classic for a reason. They're fun, colorful, and go with just about anything. They're one of the cheapest options out there, too. I've gotten these before and they've gone over well. I think this is the best option if you want to get some sort of necklace for everyone in the party - at least, they're the most cost effective. Just make sure none of the girls drink so much that they actually think it's mardi gras, and do what they would then for the beads! I almost saw that happen once... luckily, the maid of honor intervened!

Here's another mardi gras bead type necklace that's a little less subtle and basic - penis mardi gras beads. They're pretty much exactly what you'd expect, a bead necklace with little penises attached to it. I think I would pick this for the bachelorette to go with a penis-themed outfit and party! But here's another option, one that I actually did pick once:

A glow-in-the-dark penis necklace. But it's not just a necklace with a bunch of little penis decorations on it, it just practically has one big glowing dildo hanging off the end of it. I bought it for a party once, and it went over great - you had better believe it attracted plenty of attention - but I don't think I'd ever buy it again. It's just too much. If you have someone wear this, be prepared. It's going to be a crazy night. Like they say on that website, it's definitely bold. Maybe it's because the party I bought it for was near the end of my planning days and I was already growing old and boring (hah!) but one night with this thing was enough. If you're young, though, maybe you'll be more up to the task. But you have been warned.

Changing directions, here's another necklace I found that's raunchy in a totally different way - a condom necklace. I'm mostly just posting this because I thought it was hilarious. I can't imagine anyone actually wearing this around. I mean, really? A bunch of penis-shaped things is one thing, but actual condoms? I don't know. I think I'm glad I never hosted a party for a girl who would want to wear this, let's put it that way.

Anyways, it looked like there were even more necklaces further down the page, but I didn't get a chance to get to them because I've got to run, so you can expect another necklace post next time!

Sincerely,
Carly

Tip #40: Boas

Okay, we're finally done talking about sashes now, as I'm sure some of you were hoping (but not expecting)! So I thought it would be a natural move to move on to something similar next: boas! I don't know if those two are too inherently linked (other than that they both go around your neck, maybe?) but they're in a category together on that bachelorette party site, so I thought it would make sense to look at what they have there for boas next! I even found a couple that I know I've bought for parties before. For example:

There isn't much out of the ordinary about this pink feather boa, but it's quite bright and eye-catching! I got it for a friend at her bachelorette party a couple of years ago because it went along with all of her other clothes and all the decorations and things we picked out - everything was hot or neon pink! Of course, I'm sure this would be a good looking sash even if everything else isn't bright pink, too, but if it isn't the color you want, you're in luck - it looks like that site has the same style of sash in purple, red, and black, too!

But if you want something a little more exciting (and raunchy) than a solid color boa, how about this?

Yep, it's a boa with light-up penises in it. I know I've gotten this one for a party before, too, but I can't remember for who or when. I'm sure it went over great, though - how could it not, with light-up penises? I have to admit, those are some of my favorite types of accessories for bachelorettes (or everyone!) to wear.

Okay, now, believe it or not, those are all the boas that they had on that website. I know I've gotten some other designs before, but I either can't remember them or can't find them online. But I felt like this post wasn't long enough compared to the last two, so here's a little bonus: something I found there while I was looking that isn't quite a boa but is pretty close!

Okay, maybe it's not really that close, but I saw it and I wanted to include it in the post. It's a bachelorette party lei. From the picture it might just look like a normal lei, but if you look closely (or read the product page) it reveals that there are all kinds of bachelorette-themed goodies attached to it: penis pacifiers, condoms, candy, lube, and a button! Isn't that fun? If you're throwing a penis-free party, you could always remove the inappropriate items beforehand and give the bride the lei with the other things still attached. Okay, that's it for boas (and a lei), so next time I'll be moving on to something else again... probably!

Sincerely,
Carly

Tip #39: Sashes part 3

I know, I know, I said I would be moving on from sashes this time. And just when I thought I was getting better about not doing this! But something occurred to me when I was looking for what to post about today - I posted about all kinds of sashes I found for bachelorettes, but only that one set of sashes for the rest of the bachelorette party! So I decided to do some more searching for those kinds of sashes to see what's out there. It looks like that set I got for a party way back when is the only real set I can seem to find, but it looks like there are some individual sashes for maids of honor and bridesmaids too. For example:

This is a nice white sash for the maid of honor with glitter lettering on it. The thing I like about this sash is that it could probably match anything that the maid of honor would wear, and it could match pretty much any sash the bachelorette herself would wear. So this is very versatile, perfect if you're not trying to coordinate your outfits beforehand! (and who has the time to do that when you're busy planning the rest of the party?)

Now, these two sashes look like they were specifically made to match up with the flashing pink bride to be sash (the first one in my last post), the only difference is that one is for the maid of honor and the other's for the bridesmaids. Although, what I can't figure out is, the bride to be sash and the bridesmaid sash are flashing, but it looks like the maid of honor one isn't. That's kind of weird, isn't it? I guess you could just give her a bridesmaid sash if she really wants to flash (with the sash, she shouldn't be doing any other kind of flashing!) But either way I think all three of these sashes look great together and would be a nice choice if you all want to match perfectly.

Last but not least, I found this sash that just says "Bachelorette Party!" - So you could give it to anyone, really, whether they're the bachelorette or a bridesmaid or not even part of the wedding! It has a cute little rhinestone martini glass on it, which is fun. It's a little pricier than other options, but apparently it's much higher quality, so if you can afford to get one for everybody, it might be the best option. You wouldn't want to get these for a couple girls and cheaper sashes for the rest - that just wouldn't be fair. Especially if the bachelorette gets a cheaper sash!

Okay, I think that's really it for sashes this time. I'll post about something different next time, I promise! Really!

Sincerely,
Carly

Tip #38: Sashes part 2

Yesterday I finally got a chance to go back and look at the sashes some more and pick out the ones that look the best to me. So, as promised (for once), this post is about my favorite sashes that I've never actually bought before! Here's one of them:

This one is another flashing sash, but in pink. The design has a little less going on than that other flashing sash, but it's more elegant, I think. So if you want the bachelorette to look elegant but still show a fun and wild side because of the lights, I think this sash would be a good pick.

I also really like the look of this one. It's metallic, which seems pretty unique, and the word "bachelorette" is spelled out in all different letters so it's colorful and a shiny metallic at the same time. The design looks really cool and modern, but the only worry I have is some of the product reviews about it - they say that it rips easily. As long as you're careful with it, though, I can't imagine that would be too big of a problem and this could be a very fun sash to wear. But not as fun as this next one, which has got to be my absolute favorite of all the ones I found:

It's a caution tape sash! I've never seen one of these before but this idea is hilarious and great. It doesn't look too bad, either - it's funny and fashionable! This sash is great if you want to warn everyone that the bachelorette is coming - I sure could have used that for a couple of the parties that I threw! I think this is the perfect sash for a girl with a sense of humor, or a wild girl who might not understand that you're really serious about the warning to everyone she encounters! That's just too funny. Okay, that does it for sashes, I think. I don't know what I'll post about next time... other neck wear, maybe? We'll see!

Sincerely,
Carly